Tag: travel
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On Kooch with the Bakhtiari Nomads – Persia’s Living Heritage
Zagros Mountains, Southwestern Iran (2025) High in Iran’s Zagros Mountains, some Bakhtiari nomads still migrate on foot with their flocks, tracing centuries-old paths through snow, canyons, and the constant chime of bells. In a country marked by draconic sanctions, water scarcity, and rapid urbanization, their seasonal journey—known as the Kooch—is both a fight for survival…
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Bound to the Sea: The Vezo’s Odyssey into an Uncertain Future
Nosy Ve & Andavadoaka, Southwest Madagascar (2024/25) On the sunlit shores of southwestern Madagascar, the Vezo people have long lived in harmony with the ocean, relying on its bounty for survival. Known as «nomads of the sea» the Vezo are deeply connected to the waters that sustain them. From their handcrafted pirogues, they navigate the…
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Chasing Drops: The Mikea’s Day-to-Day Survival
Bedo Village, Southwest Madagascar (2024) In the dry southwest of Madagascar, where baobabs stand tall against the horizon, the Mikea people—a semi-nomadic group—have lived in deep harmony with their forest home for generations. Known for their resourcefulness as hunter-gatherers, they once roamed freely through the Mikea Forest, which provided not only sustenance but also spiritual…
The Last Nomads 